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Bird songs are an ancient tradition from tribes in Southern California and parts of Arizona. They’re characterized by men singing in a line to the beat of gourd rattles. They are meant to restore balance in the community and encourage respect for all living beings. Some songs are sung in sequence and some tell stories of migration.We’ll talk with bird singers about the history of the music and efforts to bring up a new generation of singers.
(Photo courtesy Albert Chacon, director of We are Birds)
Guests:
Ray Huaute (from the Chumash and Cahuilla tribes) – member of the Cahuilla bird singing group
Zion White (Quechan) – bird singer
William Madrigal Jr. (Cahuilla) – bird singer
Albert Chacon (Apache/Cahuilla/Cupeno) – director and video editor of We are Birds and a bird singer
Break 2 Music: Let’s Hop to It (song) Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie (artist) Round Dance & Beats (Powwow) (album)
